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What does a food processor do?
Food processors speed up prep by chopping, shredding, mixing, slicing and dicing ingredients in attached bowls so they're easy to add to recipes. With many functions, attachments, and sizes, food processors are designed to fit any kitchen and help every home cook. Besides quickly chopping and slicing ingredients, some food processors can also knead dough. Food choppers are small or even mini food processors, designed to prepare smaller portions of food, sometimes manually instead of using an electric motor.
Is a food processor the same as a blender?
While they can have similar functions to blenders, food processors are designed to prep without blending foods in liquids, and typically leave ingredients in larger pieces that are idea for slaws, salads, salsas, and other recipes that don't need pureed ingredients.
Which brands make the best food processors?
In terms of which food processor is the most popular, KitchenAid and Cuisinart tend to rank highest since they offer powerful, versatile, and stylish machines.